There are way too many unhappy people in this world! Every day, no matter where you go, you will cross paths with people that are obviously having a bad day. Cashiers at the grocery store, waitresses, and people everywhere (especially drivers going down the road!!) just find it so hard to smile. We don't know what they may be going through, and we don't have to know, but we have such an effective gift that we can offer them and that is a simple smile! Try it...smile at someone and see if they smile back. In most cases, you will get the gift returned! Smiles are contagious and they cost absolutely nothing!!
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Dick Betts National Speaker - The Villages, FL
Realtor, Team Leader
I could not agree more! I try hard to always smile, greet people and look them in the eye and say have a great day! Many clerks are so shocked they smile back quickly.
Jul 03, 2008 08:32 AM
John L Scott Ocean Shores - Ocean Shores, WA
Ocean Shores Real Estate www.theoceaniscalling.com
So true! Thanks for the reminder.
Double Happiness,
Marti Schmidt, Realtor, Prudential GHP, beautiful Ocean Shores, Washington
Jul 03, 2008 08:35 AM
Remax Marketing Specialists - Spring Hill, FL
GRI, CIPS, SFR, TRC,CNE,CDPE,SRES
I took a Dale Carnegie course several years ago and one of the things they said to do was smile when you talk on the phone to someone. It will come through the phone. Fake it until you make it. It eventually becomes a habit. Smiling is so much easier than frowing.
Bonnie Barbieri
Remax Advantage - Spring Hill FL
Jul 03, 2008 08:36 AM
Realty USA Southwest, Inc - Phoenix, AZ
A smile can change your whole physiology. Why not share a smile? Great reminder and it is priceless! You have a nice smile in your picture. A natural reaction is to smile back! See, you have already started a smile reaction!!!
Happy 4th of July!
Jul 03, 2008 08:51 AM
International Property Management Group, LLC - Aiken, SC
Boomers and beyond
Halstead Property, LLC - Manhattan, NY
Dear Connie,
Thanks for responding to my first blog. Please keep commenting on my own blog and if you have any pointers I'll gladly take them.
I agree smiling is a great way of making everyone smile around you. most people will look at others for their own mood.
Best regards,
Anoir Redouane
Hoboken NJ
Jul 05, 2008 09:53 AM
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate
I just finished a book called Life is Short-Wear your Party Pants...it talks about how important smiling as well as being balanced in life is to our mental health. It gives great tips towards leading an amazing life.
Jul 05, 2008 09:59 AM
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
I agree --- smile and it does make you and the other person feel better ---good post!
Jul 05, 2008 10:49 AM
Realty One Group Freedom - Travelers Rest, SC
Realtor/ Neighborhood Specialist
Not only a smile but a nice word or even a hello makes people feel better.
Jul 07, 2008 01:19 PM
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Connie Rice
Connie Rice & Partners - Greenville, SC Real Estat
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